High Fives From New Staples Principal

New Staples High School Principal Stafford W. Thomas Jr. greets students today on the first day of classes. Thomas was appointed effective July 1 to replace James D’Amico who announced in March his intention to resign after three years to become principal of his hometown high school, New Fairfield High School. Thomas comes from Trumbull where he was principal of Hillcrest Middle School. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com